Mission: (Reconnaissance) Investigate Emberi Republic Army base, due to a communications lost at 02:00.

Sarghress---------------------

About 30 or so Saghress raiders with a small grope of Fallen legion are marching out a tunnel that no drow have used in eons. Shynt, now the commanding officer of this platoon was both excited and worried that he was going back to the Overworld after such a long time. He's intersted on how the inhabitants are doing after such a long period of time. However he was worried about the war machines that explore was talking about.

Inynda walked up next to him. "This is not the first time I went to the over world, but it's definitely the first time I been to these types of forests." She then wiped the sweat from her forehead. Even thought its early morning, the drow were already feeling the heat and humanity. "Any combat tips for this type of environment?" Shynt shook his head. "No, the locals were not hostile. We only did some trading last time we were here. There is no shorted of cover out here thought." "Yes a nice place to make a ambush or get ambushed. But I think we talked enough. We need to stop the Blacksuns."

Shynt nodded his head and waved his hand. "Raiders, lets move!"

SEAL team 11------------------------

15 or so Kilometers form the cave, MH-60 Seahawk was flying mire feet form the tree tops. As it landed in clearing 8 sailers from SEAL team 11 swiftly exited from the helicopter

Home sweet home. Lieutenant Min Hùng thought as the helicopter lifted off. 27 years ago , she and her family fled from the Emberi Republic during it's first civil war. Now she trying to stop second one.

"You Ok Lt.?" said Brian "Dice roll" O'Casey. He never saw her this worried before. She turned toward him then nodded. "I'm ok Dice I'm just having bad memories." She then pulled out her map. "Ok people. The base that went silent 5 houes ago is about 5 klicks( kilometers) southwest from here. Intel doesn't know who attacked the place, so we have to keep low profile. Last thing we need is to get into firefight with a unknown enemy, even with the air support we have. Dice, you are on point." "Roger that." said Brian, as he was the first to move into the jungle.

Paqu'ette was marching with the rest of the group, using his lance as a walking stick. The Old Ssu was getting up there in age, and kept joking about death or retirement. He probably would have been made a General in the Sarghress if it wasn't for his lack of ambition and his drunkenness. He was content to simply fight, and relished the rare occasion he got to escort a Val or other VIP. "Yeah, pay attention, but don't bark at every twig snap ya hear, Pup." his nickname for anyone younger and/or lower rank than himself. He had his helmet off, showing off his scared face. "Must say it's been a while. Might get lucky and find another little lost Emberi ta bring home as a pet." he'd sigh, "Maybe it'll outlive me this time." He'd run a his armored fingers through his mullet and shake the sweat off.

Kenji Rodrigues sat across from the LT, he was checking his gear again. "I'm glad I got transferred to Team 11. Was getting sick of baby sitting oil rigs. Think I killed more rats than Tangos while on patrol, that and less chance of getting shot by some dumbass Independent Contractor." Ken was just trying to make small talk at this point, something that always calmed him down even if no one replied. The brown skinned Asian, would look in front of him, "So you from around here, ElTee?"

Al'hari walked along among the group, she more often than not she found herself being the odd duck of the group, never really being able to strike up conversation. She instead began to occupy herself with her thoughts, her left leg protesting against the weight of her armor with every step. Even after all these years she still bore the scars. "Doesn't matter to me what we find." Al'hari said, stepping into the conversation to distract herself from he sore leg. "Personally, I want to meet the enemy. Those mother-killing Black Suns won't know what hit them when the Sarghress come a-marching in."

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Geoffrey "Boresight" AyersMk 12 Mod 1 SPR (Supressed), P229R DAK

Geoffrey Ayers followed the team into the jungle, noting both the Lieutenant's uneasiness and Rodriguez's propensity for making conversation. He let out a small chuckle. "I get where your coming from man." Geoffrey agreed with Rodriguez. " 'least out here we can make an actual difference. Serve our country and all that." He gave his squad mate a nudge with his elbow. "So newbie, you have any guesses as to what we might be up against?"

Idra'nel looked back at the tunnel, strange to think it had gone so unused as it had. It was an excitement to be sure, she wondered what could possibly lie beyond this new exit from the underworld. Nel giggled Oh you and your toys Paqu, I do hope the next pet is in better shape to be in the underworld than the last one. she wiped some sweat off of her brow before giving a sigh Jungles, bleeding jungles, always those black sun dogs find the least hospitable rocks to hide under.

----------Yarrick Lindberg, SEAL, age 24

Weapons: M4 assault rifle, Sig-226

Yarrick was scanning the horizon, his head darting to the left and the right as he heard the common rustlings of the jungle. "twitch" was a common nickname for him, he never did hold still when they were on the move. Death could come from any angle and it made him feel a little better about going into unknown situations to look around, even if it did look weird. He would calm down, at least a little and join the conversation with his squad I guess, an oil rig sounds decent right about now. So hot, this place, good thing we travel light. he said, before immediately looking to the left...a frog rustled a bush But hey, could be worse, at least it's pretty around here. heheheh. he laughed his usual, nervous laugh. He liked to talk, it soothed him After we meet up with the outpost, who have definitely scared the blighters off, whoever they are maybe we can get a drink with them. This five hour downtime is definitely...definitely some kind of legendary victory party hehehhehe....yeah?

Teena'los scanned the jungle to the left of the Sarghress column, her assigned sector. Heeding Pacu's sage words, she squinted through her blue-tinted glasses as shafts of morning light shone through the canopy of the sweltering jungle. It's as hot as the Rift up here, she thought, beads of sweat clinging to her eyebrows and threatening to trickle in to her eyes. Being an introvert, she had no problems keeping her mouth shut, but her sharp wits were running on overdrive, taking in the unfamiliar surroundings and filtering out the non-threat noises and motions from the fauna. Birds and creatures of all sorts filled the forest with a din, and the pungent humid air cloyed at her nostrils. That's gonna make it difficult to pick up the Siyah'khorshed. She gripped her crossbow tightly across her chest, ready for any Black Sun ambush or the telltale signs of a sniper in the foliage.

Jonathan whistled "Pop goes the Weasel" as they stepped out from the helicopter, but he stopped as they went onwards into the jungle, while agreeing with Yarrick Yeah would be nice if they had cold beer at the outpost and it was just a malfunction of some radio or something He scanned the jungle and said to the team Be careful, don't wantto waste medical supplies on you because you didn't watch out and stepped on a snake's tail.

Shynt eyes narrowed when he heard what Paqu said. "I went over this before. We are not taking any slaves. Nor are we are raiding any villages. If anything on what this human is true, then we better not piss off the locals." He then heard a weird rumbling noise was coming from the sky. Sounded like thunder but "different" and there was only a few clouds in the sky. " I got a bad feeling that he wasn't lying."

After only walking for 5 minutes, Shynt took off his armor and put it on the back. He told the rest of the Raiders to do the same. " I still can't believe that commander forced us to where this stuff despite what I told her about this environment."Inynda stop chopping the foliage with their Kukri and turn towards him. " Must be like being cooked in the the oven. I rarely carried armor when I'm out on a mission. Let me guess, Suu'be gave you that order?" "Yep, and I still don't know why she had the authority . Quill'yate is the commander of the Raiders, not her." " I know everything is getting tense in our own clan ever since Diva'ratrika forbid anyone from going to the over-world." She then saw a footprint on the ground. " Look like those mother-killers went eastward."

SEAL team 11------------------------

The rookie (Jeff) was adjust the the sling on his mk.48 while tying answer Geoffrey's question. "I don't know, man. If it the ultranationalist I think it better that we keep our distance form them. They stole some tanks about a moth ago when the war started." "Jeff is right" Min said. " Don't forget this is a reconnaissance mission. I know you you're looking for some action, Kenji. But keep in mind there might be an enemy armor patrolling the road near the base."

The lieutenant then head Brian calling her on her ear piece. " LT come in." She pressed on her throat microphone and quietly responded " What is it Dice?" "I found a body, properly a ERA* solder. " "All right, we'er heading towards your position."

When Min got to Brian she saw him kneeling next to a dead Emberi soldier . Dried blood came from his nose and mouth and his uniform in the torso area seem to be singed. His HK33 was 2 feet away from him and a magazine was right next his hand. "Look like someone got the drop on him while he was reloading. But what the hell killed him?" " I don't know, Min. But whatever hit him-" he knocked the solders chest, making a tap tap sound." -his plate* didn't stop it ."

( 1*Emberi Republic Army)(2* A ceramic plate that is some times installed in a bullet-resistant vest for extra protection. The SEALs in this game are not carrying any armor because there heavy and they can make the wearer over heat. Not something you want to have when you'er doing a recon mission in a jungle. )

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SarghressPaqu would smiled at the team healer, "She didn't do too bad considering. Lived to her 80s I think. Most goblins don't even reach half that from what I hear. I do miss her..." He'd then return Shynt's look of disdain. "I said Pet, not Slave. I didn't snatch Ling Ling out of her crib like some Slaver. Found her bawling her eyes out in a ditch next to what I assume were her parents. Woulda died if I left her up here." He'd look around as the others would take off their armor, "You younglings are a bit too soft fer yer own good. No mana so we can't use the wind foci to keep us cool." He'd wipe some sweat off his head, "Though it is hotter than a Sul's crotch after an orgy." He'd set his lance down and start to take off some of his armor, leaving his chest plate on. Looking to they sky as he rearranged his gear, "The bloody Hel was that thing?"

SEALs"That's exactly what I'm talking about man. I signed up to serve my country, not baby sit some rich guy's stuff at taxpayer expense. If I wanted to do that I woulda took that Blackwater asshole's card instead of spitting on em." He'd look to Yarrick now, "Nah man, just as hot, but here I'm not scrubbing sand and dust out of my ass at the end of the day. And yeah, lot prettier to look at." He'd snap to attention when he was addressed by Min, "No Sir! Just looking to be productive, not action. But if action should find me I'll deal with it to the best of my abilities." He'd relax again, or as relaxed as one could be while staying alert.

He'd follow Min and shoulder his rifle, scanning the treeline before he'd take a look himself. "Look at those burns. Closest thing I've seen was on an idiot that was standing too close behind an RPG, and he lived." He'd go back on guard as he waited for orders.

"Oh thank Sharess!Al'hari whispered to herself, thankful for the stop and even more thankful for an excuse to take of the armor. Sure it was hot as all get out, but she was more concerned to get the weight off her bad leg. Like Paqu she chose to keep the breastplate on and to tie the rest of the armor to her lower back. A lower center of gravity meant less top-weight and made it easier to balance easing the strain on her leg. The noise from the sky got her attention quickly however, and she froze, all senses keen to find any other sign of whatever could have made the noise. "No idea." She answered Paqu. "Quite frankly though, I kind of want to find out."

Geoffrey "Boresight" AyersMk 12 Mod 1 SPR (Supressed), P229R DAK

Geoff whistled at the sight of the dead man's wounds. "Almost like the guy got splashed with napalm spray!" He commented, resting his rifle on his shoulder. "...and there's no damage to the suroundings that I can tell." The fact that nothing here added up in conventional military terms made his mind race. "Hey LT, any chance that either side in this fight might have gotten their hands on some kind of Directed Energy Weapon? I know that's a long shot but it's the only thing that comes to mind that could cause something this sever and this localized."

Is that so? Idra'nel thought Huh...short lived creatures. she shrugged before shynt started going on about the slaves and Che gave a retort about the way he came upon his pet I suppose the distinction blurs overtime, at least that one liked you, suppose that's all that matters. She lost focus for a moment, her mind drifting off in this heat before Al'hari snapped her out of it So hot for combat hari! she giggled You remind me of my brother! I think I like you already. Just hope they don't get the jump on us.

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Yarrick

Yarrick followed along, not entirely convinced of Kenji's bit about being better than this but feeling slightly better that people could prefer this sort of work environment, it filled him with...determination to make the most of it. They all got a good look at the body and Yarrick gulped, the idea that whatever killed him didn't even need to break armor....something new to keep him up at night Are you saying lasers Geoff? Yarrick said with a mixture of disbelief and apprehension I didn't think anyone had those yet. Aren't lasers supposed to penetrate armor more? Like...... he said as he checked his surroundings, not really understanding the mechanics of directed energy but giving his input anyway. melt stuff?

Teena'los listened to the discussion between Paqu and Shynt with little interest. Pet, slave, I really couldn't care...I've had neither. Our clan may be opposed to Val excesses, but slavery is a fact of life...society depends on the lower castes to do the menial tasks, without 'em things would go to Hel in a handbasket. Who knows how many commoners and slaves it took to mine the ore to make this armor I'm wearing...speaking of which, dammit it's hot...

As soon as the strange rumbling noise was heard, her eyes flicked to the gaps in the trees at the sky beyond. "Shynt, what is that?" she hissed, but could not see what was making the noise. As several tense minutes passed and nothing revealed itself, she followed the leader's instruction to take off the heat stroke inducing heavy armor. "Whew," she softly let out her breath as she began disarming, perspiration dripping from each piece. But noticing that Paqu and Hari kept their chest plates on, she decided to follow the more experienced Raiders' example and strapped just that back on. She tied her arm and leg armor to her pack tightly so they wouldn't knock together and make noise, and kept them out of the way of her boltcase at her hip. Ready for action, she thought, taking up her crossbow again.

Lasers? Sounds a bit farfetched to me, might just be some locals with some kind of homebrew willy pete round?Jonathan said as he looked at the body, realizing that there were plenty of logical holes in his own theory, such as why there were no bullet wounds or more damage to the surroundings, but decided to keep quiet about them.Jonathan sighed as he reached for his map in his pocket and asked Lieutenant, want me to mark the body's location so that the brass can inform the ERA about it?

(I should have mention this in the rules that the jungle dose have Mana. I should've mentioned that in the rules earlier.)

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It was funny that Paqu mention about mana because Shynt can feel it everywhere." Weird, last time I was here it was bone dry. Maybe a piece of a moon crashed into this jungle? You can use the foci, but be discreet about it. We don't want to draw any attention.

As the Raiders came up over a hill they saw a small village down below. Shynt pulled out his telescope and scan the area. He couldn't see any villagers but he saw what looked like farm animals resting and eating. "That's weird. Usually the dark suns would kill livestock when they attacked villages. I would see some dead goblins too." He shook his head and took another look. He saw something else was out of place. Near one of the bigger buildings in the village there were these weird looking carriages . There were no lines for an thing to pull them and some have what look like cannons on top them. " Are those the "cars" that explorer was talking about?"

"I don't know" Inynda said wile putting on the ghillie-suit. "but I'm going to scout ahead to see if anyone setting a ambush down there.""All right. Be careful down there" "Don't worry,Im the very binging of caution."

SEAL team 11------------------------

"Go ahead Joker." Min said to the medic. "We can extract the body after our mission is done. Hopefully the forensics people can figure out what happened to him. " She turned to the radio operator. "Mike, inform command what we found."

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When the squad was one kilometer the base, Min say a cloud of black smoke rising into the sky. "If that dead Soldier wasn't convincing enough that the base was under attack, that cloud of smoke is." She then herd the faint echo of screaming. "And it sounds whoever attacked that place is still occupying it."

SarghressPaqu would look around as well, "Shit, you're right. Just so used to having it around I didn't notice it wasn't gone." He'd grumble, "Damnit. I yanked my air foci out of my suit. Thing's 10 pounds and I figured it was only gonna be a drain on my mana and strength."Paqu would kneel next to Shynt, squinting to see what he could see. "Those almost look like some mining golems I saw once. I'm not liking this, maybe the goblins learned how to use mana?" He'd back away from the crest of the hill away from the village, leaning against a tree as she drank some water from a canteen. "That's something of a scary thought."

SEALsKenji would shake his head, "Nah, couldn't be WP. Burns are a bit too concentrated and there's no penetration, unless they were flinging tennis balls covered in napalm at em, and even then this guy would be charcoal. And if anyone in this jungle would have lasers it'd be us." He'd walk away from the body and go back on point.Kenji looked at the smoke coming from the sky. "Looks like we're gonna see action anyway. Double time El tee?" Ken would ask as he looked up and down their path.